US Bridges

South Road over Glen Brook

Good

Greene County, New York · 0.4 MI East of CR39 Inter · Structure no. 000000003367780

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
192
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Road over Glen Brook is a concrete frame carrying South Road over Glen Brook in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 192 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Road
CrossesGlen Brook
Location0.4 MI East of CR39 Inter
Coordinates42.26871, -74.02048
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2016)
Projected traffic269 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$445,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Road over Glen Brook built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Road over Glen Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does South Road over Glen Brook carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is South Road over Glen Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns South Road over Glen Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.